Silver Surfer - privacy

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We all value our privacy. Here are some ways of keeping
our data to ourselves and it not being available on the
internet for scammers, hackers and advertising profiling.

1. Cookies: Don't just 'Accept' cookies, select 'Manage'
   then 'Confirm choice'. This cuts down on the tracking
   of your browsing activity.

2. FaceBook: There have been many data breaches of users'
   data. Don't post location-based information or photos.
   Don't post personal information, obvious, but birthday
   posts do just that!
   … Many cyber security experts won't allow family use
   of FaceBook. Deleting your account is good for your
   privacy!

3. WhatsApp: This is owned by Facebook and is slightly
   more secure, but don't allow it access to your
   contacts!
   … The alternative: Signal is available on all devices,
   and is privacy-focussed.

4. Google search: Google uses all your search activity
   to profile you for targeted advertising.
   … The alternative: DuckDuckGo.com can be used in
   any internet browser and is a privacy-focussed search
   engine.

5. Internet browsers: Google Chrome is another means
   for Google to track all your internet browsing
   … The alternatives: Firefox and Safari are privacy-
   focussed and do not track you.

6. Amazon: This website is included for completeness
   … it logs all your app or website activity!

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